Description:
For those who wish to experience an isolate part of
Nepal one should make an exceptional trek to the Rolwaling
valley, one of the most appealing regions of Nepal.
Ensconced in the shadow of the Rolwaling Himal, this
remote Himalayan valley lies on east of Dolakha in
Nepal. During your whole trip, Tashi Lapcha Pass will
present you the most challenging time.
This trek is commenced either from
Dolakha Bazar or Barhabise. From here the trail descends
steep downhill to the Tama Koshi River at Nagda. The
trail then follows the Tama Koshi upstream through
rhododendron and pine forests and village's peoples
by low altitude races such as Brahmins, Chhetris,
Newars, and Tamangs to the alpine valley watered by
the Rolwaling Khola. Beyond Nagda, the trekkers spend
the night at Pikhuti or walk further up to Sigati
(1 hour). The Tama Koshi is crossed at Chhetchhet
village beyond Gongar and the trail proceeds to Simigaon
on way to the village of Beding. On reaching the Rolwaling
valley, squat stone Sherpa houses replace the open
wooden huts of the low altitude races and the rice-terraced
hillsides give way to desolately beautiful mountains
and alpine pastures. The inevitable high altitude
yaks are encountered here. The people of this alpine
valley are Buddhists and there are a number of well-preserved
monasteries.